Senior Transportation Security Supervisor

TSA Careers Center; Cecilia (KY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits

Tuition support

Career development opportunities

Job summary

The Transportation Security Administration in Cecilia, KY is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to oversee screening operations and supervise frontline staff. This role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine operations and fast-moving security situations.

As a STSO, you will coordinate staffing, manage checkpoints, review performance, and work with airport stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Applicants generally need at least one year of specialized experience that demonstrates the knowledge and judgment required to supervise transportation-security operations.
• Candidates must also generally have at least six months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• Many Supervisory TSO vacancies are limited to current permanent or eligible temporary TSA employees.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers.
• Oversee passenger, carry-on baggage, checked baggage, or cargo-screening operations.
• Assign work, establish priorities, and coordinate employee rotations and coverage.
• Make security-based decisions using TSA procedures, operational information, observation, and professional judgment.
• Review employee performance and provide coaching, instruction, and developmental feedback.
• Approve leave and address routine employee or workplace concerns.
• Respond to security incidents, checkpoint disruptions, and emergency situations.
• Prepare operational briefings, checkpoint logs, incident reports, and management communications.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders, law-enforcement personnel, and TSA leadership when required.
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures, staffing plans, and airport operations.

Job description

The Transportation Security Administration in Cecilia, KY is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to oversee screening operations and supervise frontline staff. This role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine operations and fast-moving security situations.

As a STSO, you will coordinate staffing, manage checkpoints, review performance, and work with airport stakeholders.